Environmental and Social Management System: ESMS in Practice – Extended Track

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies...

Learning objectives

This digital credential certifies that its holder has developed the skills to:

• Compare clients’ E&S management practices with international best practices.
• Recognize the importance of assessing certain E&S risks of activities or projects directly in the field and not only at the desk.
• Understand the importance of taking timely action when facing E&S risks.
• Describe the competitive advantages of identifying and presenting improvement opportunities to clients.

Learning experience and activities

Self-paced online learning, including:

• Two modules with multimedia presentations, readings, reflection forums, and self-assessment tests describing an Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESMS) and its implementation.
• A multiple-choice assessment for each module.

To access the extended track, the recipient of this credential must first complete the four modules of the general track and obtain the credential “Environmental and Social Risk Management: ESMS in Practice – General Track.”

Course content

This course has two modules covering the following topics:

• IFC PS and E&S policies at the regional level (IFC, IDB Invest, CAF, Paris Agreement, etc.).
• On-site assessment (best practices).
• Opportunities for the use of new technologies in ESMS.
• Circular economy.
• Communication of action plans derived from ESMS analysis to clients, to build a roadmap with them.
• Development of negotiation skills to present ESMS in credit committees.

Learning assessment

Those who obtain the credential have completed at least the following activities:

• Read the course content.
• Review interactive presentations.
• Participate in the reflection forums.

• Complete two quiz-type exercises (one per course module) with:

  • An average score of 70% or higher.
  • Two attempts allowed per quiz, with the highest score counted.
  • Equal weight assigned to both modules when calculating the average grade.

Estimated effort

Completing this course takes about 16 hours.

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